Child's death in KCK fire stuns neighbors

Fire investigators have not yet said what started a house fire in Kansas City, Kan., early Sunday that killed a 5-year-old girl.

Two firefighters were injured while trying to save the girl at the home in the 4600 block of Greeley Avenue.

A woman and a 7-year-old girl were taken to a hospital after the fire. A spokeswoman for the American Red Cross, which is assisting the family, said other relatives are coming into town to help any way that they can.

Neighbors said they were stunned by the news of the fire. The house did not have any working smoke detectors.

"Smoke detectors are the key. Make sure you have them. Make sure they work. Make sure the batteries work, too," said neighbor Marlene Bouray. "That's one way to keep something like this from happening."

The house was left with extensive damage and will probably have to be torn down.

Bouray said the fire is another example of why it's a good idea to know at least a little bit about your neighbors.